mechanism (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 17
def a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function
examples the mechanism of the ear
the mechanism of infection
Outgoing links
Hypernym natural object
Derivationally related form mechanism → mechanistic
Hyponym barrier; transmission mechanism; biological clock
Incoming links
Derivationally related form mechanistic → mechanism
Hyponym natural object
Hypernym barrier; transmission mechanism; biological clock

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